Everyone’s favorite cleaning lumbersexual is back. The Brawny Man now reappears on the paper towel packaging with an air of mystery, only allowing his stubble, red and black plaid shirt, and well-defined chest to show. This new design that emphasizes Brawny’s “strength to take on tough messes” comes from Turner Duckworth of San Francisco.
Gary Gastel, senior brand director for Brawny says, “We went back to the core of what Brawny stands for to develop a unique voice. Consumers told us this is an iconic American brand that stands for strength and resilience at an emotional level, which are attributes our consumers also use to describe themselves.”
The Brawny man has received his fair share of teasing. He first appeared in the 70s as a lumberjack type with a thick mustache, which sparked jokes of him being a 1970s porn star. His last makeover which took place in 2003 revealed a clean-shaven, friendly Brawny man who some believed had a striking resemblance to Governor Rick Perry of Texas.
